Do plyometric exercises have a place in the training regime of a martial artist?

My question is exactly that in a nutshell:do plyometric exercises have a place in the training regime of a martial artist? If so, why? Or why not?
Have you had any personal experience with plyometrics? What results did you obtain with them,and would you reccommend them? Why or why not? How do you feel that plyometrics affected your performance as a martial artist?
Sincerely,
Feredelance

I definitely recommend plyometrics. They are a great tool for any athlete, and definitely apply well to martial arts. I wouldn't suggest doing plyometrics solely, but adding a 30 minute session once a week can do amasing things for speed, explosiveness, power, and also endurance. Here's a good link on plyometrics as well:Development of elastic strength through the use of plyometrics

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ive been lookin into plyos alot lately and it says that kickboxers and wrestlers it would help greatly for kicks and takedowns this is my first season of hs wrestling didnt do it freshman or soph year i did jiujitsu but starting to do plyometrics to try and get good at wrestling

Instead of just pushing/pulling a weight, your letting the weight(body, iron, medicine ball) Push your muscles before you push back. Imagine something falling onto a trampoline. It involves the stretch response of your muscles, which is something you dont always use in day to day activities